Types of Trips

FLOAT TRIPS

Large groups, beginners, and families with small children should consider these river trip options:

Cache Creek
Lower American
Lower Klamath River
Russian River

FAMILY TRIPS

Family river trips are a great way to connect and have an adventure together. Try one of these rivers for your next family vacation:

Kings River
Lower Kern River
Lower Klamath River
Russian River
South Fork American

WILDERNESS MULTIDAY TRIPS

Remote wilderness and a true feeling of “getting away from it all” make these multi-day wilderness runs a great escape:

Forks of the Kern
Lower Klamath River
Middle Fork American
Tuolumne River

INTERMEDIATE TRIPS

Class IV rapids are perfect for boaters looking for a fun, exciting, and challenging step up from Class III:

Lower Kern River
Merced River
Middle Fork American
North Fork American
Smith River
Trinity River
Tuolumne River
Upper Kern – Limestone

ADVANCED TRIPS

Technical maneuvering and continuous rapids are best for experienced Class IV-V boaters. From north to south, California has plenty rivers to choose from:

Cal Salmon River
Kaweah River
North Stanislaus River
Yuba River
Trinity – Burnt Ranch

EXTREME TRIPS

Experts only! Class V rapids, high adrenaline, and non-stop whitewater are great for very experienced paddlers or a guided rafting trip:

Cherry Creek
Upper Kern – Thunder Run